Weather on May 1
Independence, MO
55 Years of Data
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
49°F
Warmest
2007
72°F avg
Coldest
1994
45°F avg
About This Date
May 1st in Independence, MO typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 49°F. Over 48 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 2007 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1994 (45°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 52% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 5.77" of rain. The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 1st in Independence, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75° | 58° | 66° | — | — |
| 2024 | 77° | 59° | 68° | 0.18" | — |
| 2023 | 64° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 2022 | 70° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 2021 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2020 | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 2019 | 59° | 52° | 55° | 5.77" | — |
| 2018 | 82° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 2017 | 59° | 41° | 50° | 0.84" | — |
| 2016 | 70° | 51° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2015 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 2014 | 54° | 41° | 47° | 0.1" | — |
| 2013 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2012 | 67° | 54° | 60° | 1.85" | — |
| 2011 | 57° | 40° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 2010 | 68° | 49° | 58° | 1.55" | — |
| 2009 | 73° | 55° | 64° | 0.84" | — |
| 2008 | 80° | 44° | 62° | — | — |
| 2007warmest | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2006 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 0.03" | — |
| 2005 | 59° | 34° | 46° | — | — |
| 2004 | 60° | 43° | 51° | 3.66" | — |
| 2003 | 83° | 58° | 70° | 0.76" | — |
| 2002 | 74° | 54° | 64° | — | — |
| 2001 | 73° | 56° | 64° | — | — |
| 2000 | 77° | 49° | 63° | 0.23" | — |
| 1999 | 68° | 42° | 55° | — | — |
| 1998 | 56° | 49° | 52° | 0.2" | — |
| 1997 | 63° | 34° | 48° | 0.18" | — |
| 1995 | 54° | 45° | 49° | 1.57" | — |
| 1994coldest | 53° | 38° | 45° | — | — |
| 1993 | 70° | 56° | 63° | 0.05" | — |
| 1991 | 66° | 44° | 55° | 0.13" | — |
| 1990 | 59° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 1989 | 70° | 43° | 56° | 0.1" | — |
| 1988 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1987 | 78° | 55° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 1986 | 80° | 48° | 64° | 0.15" | — |
| 1985 | 77° | 43° | 60° | 2.34" | — |
| 1984 | 64° | 40° | 52° | — | — |
| 1983 | 67° | 52° | 59° | 5.16" | — |
| 1982 | 66° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 1981 | 71° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 1978 | 62° | 45° | 53° | — | — |
| 1977 | 65° | 59° | 62° | 0.3" | — |
| 1976 | 60° | 50° | 55° | 0.3" | — |
| 1975 | 63° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 1974 | 61° | 50° | 55° | — | — |
48 years of data from INDEPENDENCE